Merchandise Creative Designer, M&M's Retail Stores
Core
Lead creative development of merchandise concepts, product design elements, and packaging innovations for M&M's retail stores and e-commerce to drive brand experience and sales.
Role type
Manager, Retail Merchandise Creative and Design
Builds
Innovative, differentiated, and social media-worthy merchandise for M&M's retail channels
Domain
Consumer goods / Retail / Brand Merchandising
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Merchandise design, product presentation, consumer behavior analysis, social media trend identification, project management, Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, business acumen, vendor management, data-driven strategy
Preferred skills
Experience in consumer goods, strong storytelling ability, passion for M&M's brand
Technologies
Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities
Lead creative development of merchandise concepts and packaging; Drive product creativity to differentiate M&M's in the marketplace; Collaborate with Visual Merchandising and Digital teams; Partner with cross-functional teams including Product Development and Marketing; Manage end-to-end creative process from ideation to production; Utilize consumer insights and sales data to refine strategies; Support the Director in executing the merchandise creative roadmap; Build partnerships with external creative agencies and suppliers; Ensure adherence to brand standards and sustainability commitments; Monitor and evaluate performance of creative initiatives.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with strategic oversight